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Defenseman•#70Sam Malinski is a 27-year-old defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. Born in Lakeville, USA.
On the blue line this season, Sam has recorded 8 goals and 33 assists for 41 points across 86 games. He averages 0.48 points per game on 17:43 of ice time. Primarily a playmaker, Sam's game is built around creating chances for teammates.
8
Goals
33
Assists
41
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
86
GP
8
G
33
A
41
P
+47
+/-
173
S
4.6%
S%
1
PPP
0.48
P/GP
2.0
S/GP
17:43
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | @ LAK | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 1 | 20:27 |
| Apr 23 | @ LAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2 | 18:51 |
| Apr 21 | vs LAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:41 |
| Apr 19 |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
78
Offense
80
Defense
79
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, exceptional playmaking.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
2-pt spreadBalanced two-way profile. The 2-point gap between offensive (78th) and defensive (80th) percentiles shows a well-rounded player.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, exceptional playmaking.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
2-pt spreadBalanced two-way profile. The 2-point gap between offensive (78th) and defensive (80th) percentiles shows a well-rounded player.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Sam Malinski's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | COL | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | +43 | 164 | 4.9% |
| 24-252024-25 | COL | 76 | 5 | 10 | 15 | +8 | 115 | 4.3% |
Top teammates by points on the Colorado Avalanche this season.
| vs LAK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 4 |
| 19:47 |
| Apr 16 | vs SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:57 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
8
Current: 8
Assists
33
Current: 33
Points
41
Current: 41
Moderate production expected. Likely to finish between 41-44 points with consistent deployment.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | COL | 23 | 3 | 7 | 10 | +3 | 31 | 9.7% |
| Career | --- | 181 | 16 | 49 | 65 | +54 | 310 | 5.2% |
Gabriel Landeskog
LW · 39 pts
